McQuaid intimidates nobody. He's a #5 d-man at best. At least Diaz has NHL skill, can move the puck and play on the PP while still being defensively responsible.

Did i say i wanted McQuaid?

Bottom line is Bergevin and the boys know best. If they think he's decent, than he probably is. All i know is that mix and matching your 3rd line pairing with pushovers like Kaberle, Diaz and Weber is not going to cut it. I honestly cannot remember much about McQuaid, but at least i don't remember anything bad about him. I will always take a guy like him over a player who can move the puck but is smallish and not great defensively.

edit: I meant to say to say in this case i would. I got a little quick with the trigger finger there!